The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 170

Sophia threw her hands up in exasperation. "Wait, Alex! That's not what I-"

She never got the chance to finish. Almost on cue, the supervisor bustled back into the fray.

In a place like this-where VIPS clawed for dominance by tearing down their rivals' dignity—those without status had few options.

When elephants fi

ght, it's the grass that suffers.

Lacking any real authority, the staff had no choice but to bring in their highest- ranking official.

After all, if one has no sword, one must learn to dance in the shadows of those who do.

That official arrived in the form of a sharply dressed general manager, whose very presence could hush a room. Clearing his throat, he stepped forward with an air of cold efficiency.

"I'm the general manager," he announced, his voice cutting through the tension. "How may I be of assistance?" Jack practically shoved a finger in Alex's face.

"Emally! Listen up-we've got ourselves a freeloading loser over here," he snarled. "I want him kicked out immediately. I refuse to eat in the same room as this nobody."

The General manager arched an eyebrow. "Sir, that's highly unlikely. Our security is quite strict. We don't just let random folks wander in."

Jack brandished his favorite line like a weapon. "Clearly, you have no idea who you're dealing with. We're Gold VIPs. He's not! If you value your job, you'll do what we say. That's an order."

Florence, eyes glinting with contempt, added, "He's making us lose our appetite. Throw him out-now."

Arms folded, the general manager released a slow, measured sigh. "And which guest, specifically, do you want removed?"

Jack pointed again, as though Alex were some foul rodent. That guy. Right there." The general manager's calm facade hardened once he got a good look at Alex.

A thin, almost mocking smile tugged at his lips. "I see. Gentlemen, I'm afraid you're making a serious mistake."

Jack slammed his fist on the nearby table, rattling the water glasses. "What mistake? He doesn't have a Gold VIP card, does he?"

The General Manager remained composed. "No, he doesn't

So stop wasting time and do your damn

if you're Gold, Platinum, or the President himself. This

hush fell over the group as though someone had yanked the

dropped so low it

she'd swallowed a lemon

Charles, who'd been casually observing,

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came

no money—he's dirt poor!

patience was wearing thin. "Believe me, folks, it's no joke. I'd strongly advise

once-over. "I've rarely seen anyone so brazen

else's money or...or... scammed it off

wouldn't put it past him! He's always freeloading off women. He must've conned one for the cash to buy this fancy

rolled his

do need to understand is that I have the power to tell you to leave. Not the

anger. Sure, they were momentarily humbled, but it only made

turned accusing eyes on him, still desperate to assert some shred of

manager cleared his throat. "Mr. Alex, would

paying customers-and apparently VIPS -let's give them our best hospitality. Send a bottle of

the general

high and mighty. Typical free-loader behavior-trying to win us over

"No thanks, 'boss.' We're not beggars, we don't need your pity. And don't for a second think owning a restaurant makes you our equal." He swung an arm toward Charles. "In fact,

quietly cleared his

dismissive. "I have no interest in

a million or two to me? I'd rather pay my own tab than be

"Hear that, Alex? Owning this place doesn't mean squat next to Charles. Born into a truly noble family. You? You're an orphan, scraping by on shady deals. Don't you dare think you're anywhere near

up his chin. "Yeah, once you compare your so-called net worth to Charles's fortune, you don't even rate as a footnote. Count your blessings we still let you breathe the same

up his role. "Florence, no need to go too far. I was just lucky enough to be born in a good family." Despite his humble

Florence said sweetly. Then she shot Alex a glare. "Meanwhile,

replied, "Feel free to enjoy your meal. Or leave if you can't stand it here. I have better things to do

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